? Demo Already Done: Building is fully gutted with framing nearly complete. Buyer skips the slowest, dirtiest, most expensive phase of the rehab.
? R-3 Zoning — One or Two-Family by Right: Per Chester Zoning Ordinance, two-family dwellings are permitted by right in R-3.
? $59K Entry Point: At $37/sqft, this is the lowest per-sqft acquisition in the corridor.
? Large Equity Spread: $130K all-in vs. $185K-230kARV
? Multiple Exit Strategies: Flip as SFH ($80k+ profit), flip as duplex ($100K+ profit), BRRRR rental hold, or owner-occupant.
? 1% Rule Cash Flow: At $59K acquisition, even conservative SFH rent of $1,500/mo exceeds 2.5% of purchase price — far above the 1% rule benchmark.
For sale by owner
$59,000
518 W 5th St, Chester, PA 19013
3beds
1,590sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1910
1,829 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$37/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
- 11 days |
- 463 |
- 21 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (484) 880-6917
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other, Other
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,590 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 1,829 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 49070028000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $37/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $600
- Annual tax amount: $17
- Date on market: 6/19/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,555/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $59,000+32.6%$37/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2022 | Sold | $44,500$28/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 10/14/2022 | Contingent | $44,500$28/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $44,500+7316.7%$28/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 2/14/2019 | Sold | $600-92.5% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2008 | Sold | $8,000+1233.3%$5/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2004 | Sold | $600 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17 +2.6% | $600 |
| 2024 | $16 -2.7% | $600 |
| 2023 | $17 | $600 |
| 2022 | $17 +118.9% | $600 |
| 2021 | $8 +134.1% | $600 |
| 2020 | $3 -91.4% | $600 |
| 2019 | $38 -9% | $600 |
| 2018 | $42 +1149.7% | $600 |
| 2017 | $3 | $600 |
| 2016 | $3 | $600 |
| 2015 | $3 | $600 |
| 2014 | $3 +2.8% | $600 |
| 2013 | $3 +2.8% | $600 |
| 2012 | $3 +2.6% | $600 |
| 2011 | $3 | $600 |
| 2010 | $3 +7.3% | $600 |
| 2009 | $3 | $600 |
| 2008 | $3 +8.2% | $600 |
| 2007 | $3 | $600 |
| 2006 | $3 | $600 |
| 2005 | $3 -95.9% | $600 -95.9% |
| 2004 | $65 +8.5% | $14,590 |
| 2003 | $60 +7.9% | $14,590 |
| 2002 | $55 | $14,590 |
| 2000 | $55 | $14,590 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19013
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Chester Upland School Of ArtsGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10STEM Academy at ShowalterGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Chester High School - Main CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Pennsylvania
- Delaware County
- Chester
- 19013
- 518 W 5th St




